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Have you ever heard of a hero whose favorite snack was crunchy locusts and sweet wild honey? Step into the wild desert and meet John the Baptist, one of the most unique and courageous prophets in the Bible!

First, the ruby-red berries turned a rusty brown. Then, the sky faded from brilliant blue to a weary, endless grey. In the world of Lyra, the light, color, and laughter are disappearing, replaced by a creeping, hopeless gloom. For a young girl named Gloria, this fading world is becoming all she knows. But everything changes when she captures a single, pulsing spark of brilliant blue light—a living piece of Lyra’s fading magic. Now, guided by a map woven from starlight and a compass that follows the song of a moonpetal, Gloria must embark on a perilous quest to the dreaded Sunken Spire.

For twenty years, the people of Israel have lived in fear of King Jabin and his commander, Sisera, with his 900 thundering iron chariots. But God has a plan for freedom! He calls upon the judge Deborah and the warrior Barak to lead an army into a battle that seems impossible to win. When God sends a storm that stops the chariots in their tracks, the fearsome Sisera flees on foot. Tired and desperate, he stumbles upon the tent of a woman named Jael. She welcomes him with a cool drink and a warm blanket to hide under. Sisera believes he is safe... but he has no idea what Jael is about to do.

Join Peter and the disciples as they bob along the Sea of Galilee. Their nets are empty, their tummies are rumbling, and their hearts are a little bit sad. But when a mysterious voice from the shore tells them to cast their net one more time, something incredible happens! Their net is suddenly so full of wiggling, splashing fish they can barely pull it in! Who is the surprise guest waiting for them on the beach with a warm, crackling campfire and a delicious breakfast of bread and fish? It's Jesus!

When a mysterious transmission from the exoplanet Kepler-186f reaches Earth, young Toya knows something is wrong. Her father, Dr. Aris Thorne, a leading astrophysicist, has vanished amidst his groundbreaking research. Now, it's up to Toya and her friend Jax to uncover the secret of the "Star-Eater" and rescue her father from the Xylos, a reclusive race that misuses a planet's living energy. Join Toya on a journey of courage, where she'll have to use her wits to solve a cosmic puzzle and prove that science can be a force for good.

Have you ever felt the thrill of a big trip or the fear of being lost? Journey back in time with a curious, 12-year-old Jesus on his exciting first trip to the grand city of Jerusalem for the Passover festival! Experience the wonder through his eyes—the bustling markets alive with vibrant colors, the delicious smells of festival foods, and the magnificent, shining Temple that sparkles under the sun.

What would you do with a jar of dust that could do anything you command? For 10-year-old inventor Richard, the answer is simple: everything! His grandpa's "smart dust," a swarm of tiny nanite robots, is the key to a perfectly clean room and an endless supply of cookies. But Richard soon learns that with great power comes great, glitchy chaos.

In the heart of the enchanting Mistwood, where sunbeams feel like sticky honey and mushrooms glow with a mysterious light, live two tiny pixies named Pip and Puddle. For them, a day isn't complete without a little bit of meddling. From swapping a grumpy badger's breakfast berries to painting an entire field of mushrooms a brilliant, shocking blue, their pranks fill the ancient forest with chaos and giggles. But when one of their tricks goes too far, the laughter in Mistwood stops, and real tears are shed. The harmony of their magical home is broken.

The Cheerful Giver is a collection of stories designed to guide children on an unforgettable journey into the joy of a generous heart. Meet Leo, who sits in a room full of toys yet feels a strange emptiness, and follow along as he discovers the world's most wonderful secret. Travel back in time to meet a woman who gives her last two coins, a boy whose small lunch feeds thousands, and a Samaritan who stops to help a stranger on a dusty road. Then, return to the modern day to see how a simple song, a shared cookie, or a helping hand can create ripples of kindness that change everything.

Join eight-year-old Captain Eva and her trusty robotic co-pilot, Bolt, on a thrilling adventure across the cosmos! When the fearsome Nebula Pirates steal her grandfather's precious Starlight Compass, Eva embarks on an epic chase through the galaxy to get it back. From navigating glittering asteroid fields and outsmarting traps in shimmering crystal caves to facing the cunning Captain Void himself, Eva must use all her wits to reclaim her treasure and prove that the biggest heroes can come in the smallest packages.

Journey back in time with a curious boy named Samuel to the bustling, noisy streets of Jerusalem. Smell the warm bread and fragrant spices as you meet two very different kinds of teachers. There are the Pharisees, with their fancy robes and loud, proud prayers. And then there is Jesus, whose voice is gentle and whose message is filled with love.

Step back in time to a land parched by a terrible drought, where a powerful queen and a confused people have forgotten the one true God. In this thrilling adventure, meet Elijah, a courageous prophet who stands alone against 450 false prophets in an epic showdown on Mount Carmel. Through the rustle of dry leaves, the roar of a mighty wind, and the flash of a divine fire, children will be captivated by this timeless Bible story. They'll witness the jaw-dropping moment the fire falls from heaven, consuming not just the sacrifice but also the stones and the water.

When a young alien named Zorp crash-lands his toaster-shaped spaceship in a bed of petunias, his mission is simple: observe the strange, chaotic creatures called "humans" and determine if they're a threat to the galaxy. Disguised as a fourth-grader named "Zack," he must navigate the bewildering world of dodgeball, pizza, and soggy sandwiches. But keeping his four arms and pop-out antenna a secret is harder than he thought, especially with a super-smart and suspicious classmate named Maya watching his every move.

Step inside the greatest story ever told—a world of wonder, adventure, and miracles. Journey back to the very beginning in a perfect garden, sail on a giant ark under a rainbow-filled sky, and watch as the walls of a great city tumble down with a shout! In this book, you'll meet brave heroes like a shepherd boy who faces a giant, a queen who saves her people, and a man whose friendship with God keeps him safe even in a den of lions.

Did you know there's a superpower hidden right inside your own mouth? Join a curious and kind-hearted boy named James as he embarks on an unforgettable adventure at the Friendly Forest Festival—an adventure that will teach him about the most powerful magic of all: the words we speak. Through a series of captivating stories, James discovers that his tongue is like a tiny rudder steering a giant ship, a small spark that can start a big fire, and a fountain that can pour out sweet or salty water.

Join Romeo, a young astronaut-in-training, on a cosmic adventure like no other. While on a routine mission aboard his spaceship, the Stardust Skimmer, Romeo discovers a peculiar "tin can" with a very big problem. It's not a tin can at all—it’s a wobbly spaceship, and inside is a little green alien named Zorp. Zorp is on a mission to save his home planet, Zorponia. The mischievous space pirate Captain Vortex has stolen all of the planet’s power source: the glimmering Sparkle-Stones.

One minute, twelve-year-old Jax is dreaming of Earth. The next, his world is literally turned upside down. Aboard the Starship Wanderer, a sudden, violent lurch throws the entire vessel into chaos. The gravity is gone. Breakfast floats to the ceiling, alarms blare, and every step is a leap into the unknown. While the crew scrambles to fix what they believe is a simple malfunction, Jax discovers a chilling, greasy message scrawled in the starlight on an observation window: GRAVITY IS A TOY.

Journey back in time with Balthazar, Melchior, and Gaspar, three brilliant scholars from the East who spot a mysterious new star in the night sky. Convinced it's a sign foretelling the birth of a great King, they embark on an epic adventure across vast deserts and bustling cities, carrying treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Guided only by the star's brilliant light, they must navigate a long and dangerous path, outwit a jealous king, and follow their faith to a humble stable in Bethlehem.

In a world where music holds magic, a curious girl named Sara discovers a mystical harp with strings made of moonlight. But when a shadowy creature steals its melody, the world begins to lose its joy and color. To save her home, Sara must journey into the forgotten lands of Everlost, following the faint, beautiful echo of her stolen song. Along the way, she'll meet a wise Weaver of Dreams, a slumbering Gryphon, and a tiny Clockwork Nightingale, all of whom hold clues to finding her music.

Step into a world where stories breathe and pages whisper secrets. Ten-year-old Latoya, a girl who feels more at home in books than in her own life, stumbles upon a magical library unlike any other. Here, atlases murmur the names of forgotten lands, cookbooks weep for a long-lost baker, and spellbooks grumble with forgotten spells. But this wondrous library is fading, its magic dimming with every forgotten tale. Follow Latoya on a whimsical and heartfelt adventure as she journeys through the pages of twenty living books, each with a unique problem only she can solve.